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He said: “These days people have a large number of apps on their phone. So what I want to do is, whereas people have apps such as Snapchat I want our app SanctuarEASE to be an option next to them.

“The way the app works is that it is in the form of a chat room and people can post anonymously.

“However, members have to have a verified Facebook account so if there is a risk of suicide or any form of self harm we can stop it before it happens.

“It is also going to be policed by our administrators so if there is any derogatory chat you get a yellow card, which is a warning like in football, and then a red card means you are expelled from the site.

Jamie Denyer from Sactuarease in Gorseinon who has developed an anti-bully app.

“We will also be providing links to numerous sites that can help people being bullied, while we hope that people that have been bullied in the past can share their story in order to help others.

“We will also be inviting bullies on because I think we need to get to the root cause of bullying. If we can understand why a person is a bully and get to its root cause that could potentially save six or seven people from being bullied in the future.

“However, it is not just for children and young people. Anyone can use this app.”

Connor Saunders died following an incident in Rottingdean, Brighton, on April 14. A 14-year-old, who can not be named for legal reasons, was charged with his manslaughter but subsequently cleared at Hove Crown Court.

The app will become available next week and can be downloaded on any smartphone, Kindle, iPad and laptop.